Appartement de vacances à Jerez de la Frontera

THE APARTMENT AND FACILITIES
Modern, immaculate 4 bedroomed (sleeps 8) apartment in the central area of elegant Jerez, Andalucia, in the south of Spain. The apartment is in a select, well-maintained block. The apartment has all modern conveniences and is located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of the city and within easy reach of beaches (15 mins by car)
Everything in Jerez is within walking distance, the world famous Equestrian school and centuries of culture and architecture, all the local sights and experiences. The apartment provides the ideal combination of city and beach holiday, with all the advantages of both as well as being an excellent strategic base for visits to an array of towns and villages each with their distinct personalities on the white towns route or for the major cities of Seville and Cadiz, which are just 45 and 35 minutes drive respectively.

"The apartment was very comfortable. It was beautifully clean when we arrived and we were impressed by the thoughtfulness with which it had been kitted out." A McKiernan

KIDS and EVERYONE ELSE

Jerez is a child-friendly city with a guarantee of a warm welcome for youngsters of all ages and plenty of facilities for their amusement. A waterpark is nearby as are the well-designed outdoor public swimming pools (which would be very acceptable at any top resort. Across one road from the apartment is a well maintained childrens play parkand a short walk away is the beautiful central park within which there is plenty of space for all sorts of play and another distinct childrens play area.

The city is full of plazas and fountains and you could never run out of ice cream here. There are interesting sculptures dotted about the place that capture the imagination of all ages and some fascinating facts to unearth including the worlds biggest weather vane and the magnificent sight of storks nesting on high points and flying overhead.

Puerto Santa Maria sports a typical seaside promenade with an array of tempting goodies for sale and in the centre of the town there is a permanent small fairground. The port is a fascinating place for children and the catches can be seen locally and at Jerez market in the mornings. Some of the creatures simply defy description and have to be seen.


JEREZ HISTORIC CITY
World famous for its wine industry, the production of sherry from local grapes, this ancient walled city has had the benefit of centuries of local aristocracy, the “Sherry Barons”, and a flourishing bourgeoisie. It has splendid churches and magnificent palaces, making it an interesting centre for architecture and art. The mild climate and rich lands have attracted many civilisations including Tratessues, Phoenician and Roman. The city walls, the narrow, winding cobbled streets and small squares were built before the 13th century. The city became an important enclave between Castile and Granada and from the 14th century onwards the city began to spread outside its walls and many of these boundaries can be seenThe wine is still produced in the traditional way in the famous dark barrels and the sherry companies have tours that explain the history and the processes. At Gonzales Byass there is a family of mice who thrive on the sherry, climbing a specially made ladder to reach the top of a glass for a tipple. There is a hop-on, hop-off tour bus that helps put the geography in perspective.

FLAMENCO

Jerez is known as the ‘cradle of flamenco’ because most of the famous flamenco singers were born here. The quarters, Santiago and San Miguel, are the origin of the greatest figures in this art and the places where the purest flamenco can be found. Jerez offers more than a dozen Penas Flamencas (flamenco clubs) for live music and the Centro Andaluz de Flamenco (Andalusian Flamenco Centre) is a living museum of the art. Both the novice and dedicated follower of flamenco will find plenty of interest here.

"Thanks, it was fantastic, we will book with you again next year." M Autie

COMIDAS Y TAPAS
The people of Jerez have twin passions of food and flamenco and the range and standard of tapas and comidas, of local produce are unsurpassable. Situated just 15 minutes from the sea and surrounded by farmland, fish, seafood and meat are plentiful and fresh. Small bars are everywhere, each proud of their speciality and it is traditional to move from bar to bar having a nibble at each. (Tapas originated as a small plate which bartenders would place on the top of a glass of sherry to stop the flies diving in. On the plate was placed a free sample of the food that could be purchased, maybe a chunk of Spanish omelette, or a strip of ham to ‘help the wine go down’.)

The apartment was exactly as portrayed and suited our three-generational family group perfectly. S OKelly

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
The Jerez festive calendar starts at Easter, in early spring when the city stops to enjoy the passing of icons of the Nazerines and hear sacred songs sung passionately in the flamenco style. Jerez is home to the Formula 1 motorcycle grand prix held in May in which the whole city is overrun by good humoured motorcycle enthusiasts and many outstanding vehicles.

The Feria de Jerez (aka Feria del Caballo) is held in early May, celebrating the inseparable relationships of this city of wine, music and horses. During the day there are spectacular dressage trials with Andalucian trimmings but these are (to my mind) easily outdone by the partying in the evenings, by thousands of local people dressed in traditional garb, known throughout the world as ‘flamenco costumes’; dancing and singing throughout the night in the special town constructed in the city park (a fun fair also rolls in for the week). It is said that the workers do not sleep for the whole week, staying awake only because of the magical powers of sherry and music.

Summer sees various festivals in Jerez itself and surrounding towns and villages - you should consult local information as many are moveable - and in September there is the Vendimia ( Wine Harvest Festival), in which wine has the leading role. At the same time is the Fiesta de Buleria, a festival of Jerez de la Frontera music and dance. Christmas celebrations take place on January 6th when traditional parades of the Reyes (Three Kings) go through the city distributing toys and sweets to crowds of children and families exchange gifts.

REAL ESCUELA DE CABALLO
The Andalucian relationship with the horse is as old as time itself and for centuries, gypsies would earn a living by travelling to fairs with their performing horses. In Jerez, this was perfected to become an art form and at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art there are regular shows of the dancing horses, an extraordinary spectacle of finery and a demonstration of the relationship between man and beast. The animals enjoy an excellent lifestyle and are seen as the genetic royalty of the world’s horse population. Horses of all kinds can be seen everywhere, there are excellent bridle shops, and riding remains a common form of transport.

FURTHER AFIELD
For those wishing to explore this most entrancing region further, the ancient port of Cadiz (35 mins), ancient city of Seville (45 mins) and the beach community of Puerto Santa Maria (15 mins) are accessible by train or car; and if you are driving, in each direction from the outskirts of Jerez there are small villages and towns, typical of the traditional image of Spain including the famed white towns and villages (pueblos blancos), sheltering from the hot sun amid a landscape of rugged mountains.

Amongst the beaches in easy reach are Puerto Santa Maria, Chipiona, Conil, Zahara and many more smaller ones.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
Golf: international courses Valderrama – headquarters of the Ryder Cup and Montecastillo – headquarters of the

Notas adicionais
* Prices except festivals, fairs and other events
1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom
1 double bedroom
2 x twin bedrooms

*THIS IS A SLEEP 8 APARTMENT. IF YOU NEED JUST 2 (SLEEP 4) OR 3 (SLEEP 5-6) BEDROOMS, REDUCTIONS ARE £40/€60 PER WEEK PER UNUSED ROOM or £12/€18 PER UNUSED BED.

*IF YOUR PARTY IS LARGER THAN THIS, ALSO SEE PROPERTY NO. 2454 WHICH IS WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE OF THIS APARTMENT.
* Eccept peak periods.
PAYMENT: A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure booking,balance is payable in cash on your arrival, otherwise a full payment may be arranged by bank transfer 6 weeks before departure date. A refundable breakage/damage deposit of €150 is payable on key hand-over.

2 modern bathrooms each have shower bath, bidet, hair dryer and toilet

Living/dining area 20m sq with comforable seating, CD. player, DVD player and Digital TV

Kitchen, large with all modern conveniences including cooker, mircrowave, large fridge/freezer. dishwasher, washing machine and cooker extractor fan

Balcony 10m sq overlooking gardens, pool and play park.
Includes linen, towels, services and utilities and a final cleaning service. (BEACH TOWELS NOT PROVIDED)
entry passes.

OPTIONAL: Private car parking under apartment block. Charges are £47.50/ €70 per week including administration.

OPTIONAL: Welcome pack of groceries £9/€10 per person


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